WHOSE FAITH FOLLOW
Brother James, OIC
Heb 13:5-9 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.
Today it saddens my heart that so much arrogance and esteem for self exists in the Church today. Men who are suppose to be men of faith are held up by finances, social status, careers and compromise and many more are held together by pharmaceuticals. And in all this they call it good and some call it Jesus. Yet the same Jesus that existed before all things as the creative force of the universe as the Word of God, Who was God and is God, has never changed. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. On this planet in the Person of Jesus God healed the sick, raised the dead and fed the multitude. He made the blind to see the lame to walk and the deaf to hear. And he cast the devil out of people. He promises that not only will we be able to do what He has done but greater works still…And these greater works are ALL hinged on a Faith that Follows.
Since Jesus is the same and promises to never leave us nor forsake us then shouldn’t we show our Love for Him by trusting His Word?
Mat 17:18-20 And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour. Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Either Jesus lied, WHICH HE DIDN’T, or the many trusting the flesh and calling it God are liars, WHICH THEY ARE!
Jesus encouraged us through many stories to Pray and fight the fight of faith without fainting and solving your problems through man.
Luk 18:1-8 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth.
In this Laodicean Church age a lukewarmness exists. It relies on its on strengths and calls it God. Meanwhile it takes people God wants to save and takes them captive to watered down, powerless and even false doctrines. This is a fainted state where faithlessness abounds.
Rev 3:14-20 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Gods Promises are all that’s needed for true believers, His Word of Truth will empower you first to become a son or daughter of God then your faith will overcome the Wicked One. A few scripture references that will help you are: 2Peter 1:1-11, Revelation 12:11, Hebrews 5:12 - 6:3; 11:1, John 8:31-32.
Remember to pray and faint not, Jesus is enough, your faith will follow.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
THE WEEK OF PASSION, THE CRUCIFIXION THE BURIAL, THE RESURRECTION Brother James, OIC
THE WEEK OF PASSION, THE CRUCIFIXION
THE BURIAL, THE RESURRECTION
Brother James, OIC
Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Remembering the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus the Christ is more than acknowledging its history and the fact that it occurred. It is more than our assemblies that lean more toward social gatherings than true fellowship. It is the first essence of the measure of Faith that God Himself dealt to us which is to begin the process of crucifixion in our own lives. How many can truly state that they live by the faith OF the Son of God? And this faith is a faith whose life is lived in the flesh that has been crucified in its passions and lusts and is dead to the world.
This last week I’ve taken calls from at least 5 women who are homeless two of which have small babies. Currently along with another ministry we are working toward opening a residential facility for this growing need. Its not opened so I was left in a dilemma. With limited funds less than $300.00 to my name (I have no salary from organized religion-so what I have came by Faith) and ongoing daily expenses I had to pray and hear what to choose to do with what I had to give in faith. So it wasn’t a question of whether to help as it is commanded to give as much as it is within your power to give (DON’T GASP IN SHOCK BIG CHURCH-YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSE TO PRAY IF YOU ARE TO GIVE NOR HIDE BEHIND THE WORD STEWARDSHIP NOR EVILLY JUDGE INTENT NOR MOTIVES OF THOSE IN NEED AS GIVING IS A GRACE AND AN OBEDIENCE TO THE FAITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO MINISTER THE LOVE OF CHRIST IN TRUTH). One I put in a motel for a week as they are starting a job. The other is at a friends house. And another went to the mission and the last will be taken to a women’s shelter in Enterprise today if they are not full. And none of this is through my ability but through Him that lives in me and gave His life for me. Trust this-with no bank account, liking to eat and have gas in a vehicle to give all your resources for the Love of Christ joyfully is a result of a crucifixion that’s taken place and this is what celebrates the Passion of Christ-to His glory not mans nor mans organized religion.
So the Passion Week should be a time for you of introspection to determine if you have been crucified with Christ, to determine if your passions and lusts are nailed to the cross. If not,if evil judgments, religious spirits still exist then maybe the need to truly press into the Spirit asking God to direct your life to have the heart and mind and mission of Christ on this earth.
As you give your heart in seeking God for His knowledge and understanding spiritually (not intellectually) of the New Testament you can trust you will live the week of Christ Passion daily and you will find Religion, Dead Ministers, and family will assist in your crucifixion. As Paul stated; “I die daily” may this daily laying down of your life for another glorify God, save others and truly place Eternal Life as your final destination.
THE BURIAL, THE RESURRECTION
Brother James, OIC
Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Remembering the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus the Christ is more than acknowledging its history and the fact that it occurred. It is more than our assemblies that lean more toward social gatherings than true fellowship. It is the first essence of the measure of Faith that God Himself dealt to us which is to begin the process of crucifixion in our own lives. How many can truly state that they live by the faith OF the Son of God? And this faith is a faith whose life is lived in the flesh that has been crucified in its passions and lusts and is dead to the world.
This last week I’ve taken calls from at least 5 women who are homeless two of which have small babies. Currently along with another ministry we are working toward opening a residential facility for this growing need. Its not opened so I was left in a dilemma. With limited funds less than $300.00 to my name (I have no salary from organized religion-so what I have came by Faith) and ongoing daily expenses I had to pray and hear what to choose to do with what I had to give in faith. So it wasn’t a question of whether to help as it is commanded to give as much as it is within your power to give (DON’T GASP IN SHOCK BIG CHURCH-YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSE TO PRAY IF YOU ARE TO GIVE NOR HIDE BEHIND THE WORD STEWARDSHIP NOR EVILLY JUDGE INTENT NOR MOTIVES OF THOSE IN NEED AS GIVING IS A GRACE AND AN OBEDIENCE TO THE FAITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO MINISTER THE LOVE OF CHRIST IN TRUTH). One I put in a motel for a week as they are starting a job. The other is at a friends house. And another went to the mission and the last will be taken to a women’s shelter in Enterprise today if they are not full. And none of this is through my ability but through Him that lives in me and gave His life for me. Trust this-with no bank account, liking to eat and have gas in a vehicle to give all your resources for the Love of Christ joyfully is a result of a crucifixion that’s taken place and this is what celebrates the Passion of Christ-to His glory not mans nor mans organized religion.
So the Passion Week should be a time for you of introspection to determine if you have been crucified with Christ, to determine if your passions and lusts are nailed to the cross. If not,if evil judgments, religious spirits still exist then maybe the need to truly press into the Spirit asking God to direct your life to have the heart and mind and mission of Christ on this earth.
As you give your heart in seeking God for His knowledge and understanding spiritually (not intellectually) of the New Testament you can trust you will live the week of Christ Passion daily and you will find Religion, Dead Ministers, and family will assist in your crucifixion. As Paul stated; “I die daily” may this daily laying down of your life for another glorify God, save others and truly place Eternal Life as your final destination.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
NEITHER DO I CONDEMN YOU GO AND SIN NO MORE Brother James, OIC
NEITHER DO I CONDEMN YOU
GO AND SIN NO MORE
Brother James, OIC
Joh 8:3-12 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
There is Good News beyond what you may initially read in these verses. In fact if everyone captured this Good News in their hearts the Kingdom of God in its most Explosive Power would be very near them and if those trapped in religious thoughts and judgments captured this they would totally freed from the same spirits that held the scribes and Pharisees bound!
The young woman caught in adultery was caught and accused by the Accuser of the Brethren that always attacks through vessels of a false religious light. When they brought her to Jesus they brought her to the True Light. This True Light’s only desire is to Light the Path of Total Recovery for you and I in a lost, dark and dying world, through the essence of His Being which is The Word of God.
Many think after reading this that Jesus is commanding her to go and sin no more when in fact He is commanding her to go on the Journey of Life, Light ,Love and Liberty in which the Truth will at Gods Appointed time will dwell in her in understanding, making her free while birthing a New Creation (that is contrary to the sinful flesh it is housed in) that cannot sin.
This is not arrogant thinking it is a humbling experience to know that God through His Grace will work out this Divine Nature in me, purging me, cleansing me through His Living Word.
There are some common misconceptions in religion all of which are worked out in the carnal intellect attempting to attain to spiritual though.
The first is the thought that goodness propels right choices when actually it is Faith through which is added Virtue that reveals the Power of Gods Goodness that’s wrought through Faith. Fallen goodness from our intellect is never pleasing to God. (See Romans 3:9-12; 1 Cor 8:1)
Another serious contradiction is the misconception that religious false humility of no one is perfect which has its truth only in the Flesh, but in Living Truth we need to identify and walk in the Light of Grace that gives us through the offering of the Cross Sanctification (being set apart for God to do His Total Recovering work in us and Perfection that comes from being sanctified (See Heb 10:10, 14)
And here is the biggest bondage to stunting growth in Christ: it is that sinless-ness cannot be walked in:
1Jn 3:8-10 He that committeth (habitually relying on and trusting the flesh) sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed (the Spirit of Christ, Gods Anointing, Wisdom & Power birthed through His Word of Truth) remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
Brethren there is a serious identity crisis in the Church today. Identify with the Spirit that gives Truth, Freedom, Faith, Power & Love that covers all sin. And Jesus will say to you “Neither do I Condemn You Go on The Sinless Journey of Light where Grace Abounds and Truth makes you free from the false solutions and paths the flesh wants to travel.”
GO AND SIN NO MORE
Brother James, OIC
Joh 8:3-12 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
There is Good News beyond what you may initially read in these verses. In fact if everyone captured this Good News in their hearts the Kingdom of God in its most Explosive Power would be very near them and if those trapped in religious thoughts and judgments captured this they would totally freed from the same spirits that held the scribes and Pharisees bound!
The young woman caught in adultery was caught and accused by the Accuser of the Brethren that always attacks through vessels of a false religious light. When they brought her to Jesus they brought her to the True Light. This True Light’s only desire is to Light the Path of Total Recovery for you and I in a lost, dark and dying world, through the essence of His Being which is The Word of God.
Many think after reading this that Jesus is commanding her to go and sin no more when in fact He is commanding her to go on the Journey of Life, Light ,Love and Liberty in which the Truth will at Gods Appointed time will dwell in her in understanding, making her free while birthing a New Creation (that is contrary to the sinful flesh it is housed in) that cannot sin.
This is not arrogant thinking it is a humbling experience to know that God through His Grace will work out this Divine Nature in me, purging me, cleansing me through His Living Word.
There are some common misconceptions in religion all of which are worked out in the carnal intellect attempting to attain to spiritual though.
The first is the thought that goodness propels right choices when actually it is Faith through which is added Virtue that reveals the Power of Gods Goodness that’s wrought through Faith. Fallen goodness from our intellect is never pleasing to God. (See Romans 3:9-12; 1 Cor 8:1)
Another serious contradiction is the misconception that religious false humility of no one is perfect which has its truth only in the Flesh, but in Living Truth we need to identify and walk in the Light of Grace that gives us through the offering of the Cross Sanctification (being set apart for God to do His Total Recovering work in us and Perfection that comes from being sanctified (See Heb 10:10, 14)
And here is the biggest bondage to stunting growth in Christ: it is that sinless-ness cannot be walked in:
1Jn 3:8-10 He that committeth (habitually relying on and trusting the flesh) sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed (the Spirit of Christ, Gods Anointing, Wisdom & Power birthed through His Word of Truth) remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
Brethren there is a serious identity crisis in the Church today. Identify with the Spirit that gives Truth, Freedom, Faith, Power & Love that covers all sin. And Jesus will say to you “Neither do I Condemn You Go on The Sinless Journey of Light where Grace Abounds and Truth makes you free from the false solutions and paths the flesh wants to travel.”
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
UNDERSTANDING TRUE GROWTH IN CHRIST (The Series) Part 6 Brother James, OIC
UNDERSTANDING TRUE GROWTH IN CHRIST (The Series) Part 6
Brother James, OIC
1Jn 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Heb 5:12 -14 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
How many times have we thanked God for something we are attributing to Him when in fact it wasn’t Him but the world and its god Satan? Yes in everything we are to give thanks (circumstances) but we are not to thank Him for everything (which the world offers as a solution).
I’ve watched religious spirits nurse their immaturity, legalism, self righteousness and dead works all in the name of Jesus. I’ve listened to people praise God for a medicine they took then the side effects became a worse curse. There is a difference between being a Physician that uses wisdom and a Doctor that pushes the latest pharmaceutical, especially when the warning label lists more problems than it cures if it really does cure.
True Growth in Christ requires growing out of our immature states into Solid Food - Power Birthing Truth.. How many of you are ready to come out from among them and stand separate to learn and grow in Truth whereby you can Speak the Truth in Love? Which is your only Divine Purpose. But here in the last days perilous times will be upon us and the immature and false brethren will follow every wind and wave of doctrine.
2Ti 3:1-5 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
2Ti 4:2-4 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
To Preach the Word requires that you know it in Truth, today in this time that is very hard to find. Study to show yourself approved.
Brother James, OIC
1Jn 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Heb 5:12 -14 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
How many times have we thanked God for something we are attributing to Him when in fact it wasn’t Him but the world and its god Satan? Yes in everything we are to give thanks (circumstances) but we are not to thank Him for everything (which the world offers as a solution).
I’ve watched religious spirits nurse their immaturity, legalism, self righteousness and dead works all in the name of Jesus. I’ve listened to people praise God for a medicine they took then the side effects became a worse curse. There is a difference between being a Physician that uses wisdom and a Doctor that pushes the latest pharmaceutical, especially when the warning label lists more problems than it cures if it really does cure.
True Growth in Christ requires growing out of our immature states into Solid Food - Power Birthing Truth.. How many of you are ready to come out from among them and stand separate to learn and grow in Truth whereby you can Speak the Truth in Love? Which is your only Divine Purpose. But here in the last days perilous times will be upon us and the immature and false brethren will follow every wind and wave of doctrine.
2Ti 3:1-5 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
2Ti 4:2-4 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
To Preach the Word requires that you know it in Truth, today in this time that is very hard to find. Study to show yourself approved.
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